The Credible Teacher

I document a time when I got weighed at school as an elementary student and share a story from The Sun magazine of a woman getting weighed in front of the whole class. Also, how our words and deeds can impact others for a lifetime.

I share with you a story about a father's actions after his son makes a poor choice AND how this story has changed the way I react to my sons' behavior. Also, why empathy is always the answer.

I document some thoughts on why teachers need to take care of themselves and the stress they feel because no one else is going to do it for us.

I document an interview from The Sun magazine with Bruce Alexander about addiction in America. I connect this idea that as individuals in a society that has many addictions, we (and students) need to take it into account what's needed to create the four aspects of well-being based on what psychologists who study it suggest.

I document 3 questions that I used at conferences this year and share a story that shows how impactful a simple note can be for a student.

I document why teachers, and students, shouldn't let one tough day ruin what we are creating throughout the whole school year.

I document a great series to watch on Netflix and how I communicate behavior concerns with students when self awareness is the theme.

I document why I won't let students listen to music while working at school and one particular study that shows why students shouldn't listen to music while studying.

I document the reason why one student appreciates me as a teacher and why so much of what we've been told matters in school doesn't, when it comes to teacher credibility.

I document some reflections after parent-teacher conferences and how awareness is one of the most taught skills that isn't a part of the curriculum I teach.